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Hybrid Robots Handle Up to 22 lb

From: Plastics Technology
Issue: May 2008

A new line of hybrid servo/pneumatic robots suited to presses from 50 to 550 tons comes from Star Automation Inc., Menonomee Falls, Wis.

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A new line of hybrid servo/pneumatic robots suited to presses from 50 to 550 tons comes from Star Automation Inc., Menonomee Falls, Wis. Its NP-GII line is offered in three styles, each featuring servo drive for the traverse and vertical motion, and pneumatic drive for the strip stroke, all controlled by its STEC controller that reportedly keeps movements accurate to ±0.1 mm. The NPS version adds a sprue/runner sub-arm. There is also a telescoping-arm version for low ceilings. (262) 253-3550 • www.starautomation.com